Food & Function

Scope & Guideline

Exploring the Nexus of Food and Health

Introduction

Immerse yourself in the scholarly insights of Food & Function with our comprehensive guidelines detailing its aims and scope. This page is your resource for understanding the journal's thematic priorities. Stay abreast of trending topics currently drawing significant attention and explore declining topics for a full picture of evolving interests. Our selection of highly cited topics and recent high-impact papers is curated within these guidelines to enhance your research impact.
LanguageEnglish
ISSN2042-6496
PublisherROYAL SOC CHEMISTRY
Support Open AccessNo
CountryUnited Kingdom
TypeJournal
Convergefrom 2010 to 2024
AbbreviationFOOD FUNCT / Food Funct.
Frequency24 issues/year
Time To First Decision-
Time To Acceptance-
Acceptance Rate-
Home Page-
AddressTHOMAS GRAHAM HOUSE, SCIENCE PARK, MILTON RD, CAMBRIDGE CB4 0WF, CAMBS, ENGLAND

Aims and Scopes

The journal 'Food & Function' focuses on the intersection of food science and health, emphasizing the physiological impacts of food components on human health. It aims to explore the bioactive properties of various food ingredients and their roles in promoting health and preventing disease.
  1. Bioactive Components in Foods:
    Research on the identification and characterization of bioactive compounds such as polyphenols, flavonoids, and peptides, and their physiological effects on health.
  2. Nutritional Interventions and Health Outcomes:
    Investigation of dietary patterns and specific food interventions in relation to chronic diseases, metabolic syndrome, and overall health.
  3. Gut Microbiota Modulation:
    Studies exploring how different food components influence gut microbiota composition and function, and the implications for health.
  4. Food Processing and Functional Foods:
    Research on the effects of food processing methods on the nutritional and functional properties of foods, and the development of functional food products.
  5. Mechanisms of Action:
    Investigating the molecular and cellular mechanisms through which food components exert their health benefits, including signaling pathways and metabolic processes.
  6. Clinical and Preclinical Studies:
    Conducting clinical trials and animal studies to evaluate the health benefits of food components and their potential therapeutic applications.
The journal has observed several emerging trends in research themes, reflecting the growing interest in the relationships between food, health, and microbiota. These trends indicate a shift towards integrative approaches that encompass multiple aspects of food science and nutrition.
  1. Microbiome-Gut-Brain Axis:
    Research increasingly focuses on how dietary components influence gut microbiota and, in turn, impact mental health and cognitive functions, reflecting a growing understanding of the gut-brain connection.
  2. Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals:
    There is a rising interest in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals that offer health benefits beyond basic nutrition, particularly in chronic disease prevention.
  3. Personalized Nutrition:
    Research is expanding into personalized nutrition approaches that consider individual variability in response to dietary components, influenced by genetics, microbiome composition, and lifestyle.
  4. Food Technology Innovations:
    Emerging technologies in food processing and preservation, such as nanotechnology and advanced encapsulation techniques, are increasingly being studied for their potential health benefits.
  5. Sustainable Food Practices:
    Research exploring sustainable dietary patterns and the health implications of plant-based diets is gaining traction, reflecting global trends towards sustainability and health.

Declining or Waning

While 'Food & Function' continues to evolve, certain areas of research have seen a decline in focus or frequency of publication. This may reflect a shifting interest towards more contemporary and impactful topics in food science and health.
  1. Traditional Nutritional Studies:
    Research focusing solely on macronutrient profiles without considering the functional roles and bioactive properties of food components has decreased as the field moves towards a more holistic view of food.
  2. Single Food Component Research:
    Studies that isolate the effects of single food components without considering their interactions within complex food matrices and dietary patterns are becoming less common.
  3. Basic Food Chemistry:
    While foundational studies in food chemistry remain important, there is a notable shift towards applied research that connects food chemistry to health outcomes rather than focusing solely on chemical properties.
  4. Food Safety without Health Context:
    Research on food safety that does not integrate health implications or the role of food in disease prevention is becoming less emphasized in favor of studies that highlight health benefits.

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